How do I become a taxation specialist?

mayerj72: How do I become a taxation specialist?
Say I want to get into taxation. Either for individual services or for corporations. How do I get the credentials I need in order to do that?

In what field does my bachelor need to be in? It’s currently in finance. Would I need to go to grad school and get licenses for that?

Thanks. I have trouble finding a clear path towards doing that and am not able to get any work experience in that field currently.

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Answer by qtatax.com
Wore experience is what’s most important. While in school make sure to take Federal Taxation.

Answer by Frankle
Why is this in the mouse pad section?

Answer by hrblockerrolquinn
Dear M: Look into a CPA career or Enrolled Agent. The IRS has some very interesting careers i.e. “Special Agent”. Also consider working for a national chain doing taxes. Take a lot of accounting and tax courses well as some law studies. A Tax Attorney is a very interesting vocation. Your under graduate is not too important if you then specialize in taxes, accounting or similar field.

This advice was prepared based on our understanding of the tax law in effect at the time it was written as it applies to the facts that you provided. Click on my profile to read more. Errol Quinn Enrolled Agent

Answer by Big Woof
If you can get to College you can focus on Finance. There are many areas. A CPA usually does not focus on taxes. A tax attourney will carry the most weight. I started out by teaching for HRB. It was good experience

Answer by tro
go to school